You are mistaken if you think that asbestos is the problem in the past. This toxic material, which can cause lung cancers and mesothelioma, is still present in two-thirds of Australian houses

1. Why You Need An Asbestos
Removal Service in Brisbane?
By: Chloe Scarlett

2. Why Asbestos Material?
• Heat resistant
• Cheap of prices
• High durability
• References: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/injury-prevention-
safety/asbestos

3. The Types of Asbestos
• 'Friable' is used to refer to asbestos-
containing materials that can be easily
reduced to powder when crushed by hand,
when dry.
• 'Non-friable', or bonded asbestos is used to
refer to asbestos-containing materials in
which the asbestos is firmly bound in the
matrix of the material.

4. Asbestos in Brisbane
You are mistaken if you think that asbestos is the
problem in the past. This toxic material, which
can cause lung cancers and mesothelioma, is still
present in two-thirds of Australian houses.
Although Australia has banned the use of
asbestos in constructions, this material still
exists in some buildings in Brisbane. Most
buildings built before the mid-1980s will be
highly likely to contain fibrous.

5. Health Hazards
A prolong exposure to asbestos fibre can lead to
the development of aggressive diseases.
• Mesothelioma
• Asbestosis
• Lung cancer

6. Asbestos Removal
• A DIY project require protective equipment and a safe removal
process
• Accidents can happen unexpectedly, asbestos is so dangerous, don’t
play with it.
• Reference: https://www.domain.com.au/news/diy-asbestos-20120508-1ya5z/

7. License for asbestos removal
The requirements for handling different types of ACMs
are:
• Non-friable material that does not exceed 10 square
meters in area can be removed without a license
• Over ten square meters of non-friable material must be
removed by a Class-A or Class-B licensed removalist
• Friable materials must be removed by a class-A
licensed removalist
Reference: asbestos removal Brisbane project

8. Solution
Always seek help and advice from a professional
removalist to remove ACM at your premises!
Please read more about asbestos or contact
your local council.
Asbestos is one of the most dangerous material,
we need to understand the law, the procedure
of working with this fibre.
Thanks!